Maintenance

Kinsley Power Systems; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

None

Descripción de la vacante

Kinsley Power Systems is seeking a dedicated residential aide to assist residents with daily living activities, self-care, meals and medication administration in a community setting. You will support safety and independence while working closely with an interdisciplinary team to implement and evaluate care plans.

Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, documentation, incident reporting and participation in emergency procedures.

Formación

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and assist residents up to 60 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Related caregiving experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist residents with self-care, including toileting, showering, grooming and meal preparation.
• Support residents with eating, drinking and table manners.
• Help residents achieve daily living and socialization skills.
• Maintain rooms, clothing and personal possessions.
• Administer medication as directed.
• Understand residents’ needs and respond appropriately.
• Accompany residents to community resources and activities.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary care team and care plan evaluation.
• Prepare progress notes and maintain communication logs.
• Know incident reporting procedures and execute safety protocols.
• Understand and follow the Residential Habitation Plan.
• Overnight duties include light maintenance and meal prep.
• Escort participants to Cardio Club and assist in activities.
• Conduct fire drills and emergency procedures.
• Serve as a positive role model in daily life.
• Dispose of garbage, manage recycling and keep exterior areas clean.
• Maintain offices and residences, support program occupancy.
• Assist with moving furniture and supplies as needed.
• Inspect houses for repairs and needed replacements.
• Maintain yard sanitation and snow removal during winter.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Perform any other tasks as designated by management.
• Light carpentry, plumbing and painting to install fixtures and repair items.

Conocimientos

Verbal and written communication

Valid driver license

Mobility with lifting 60 lbs

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma

MR/DD training program participation

Herramientas

None

Descripción del empleo

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Assist residents with self-care, toileting, showering, tooth brushing, grooming, dressing and ensure proper hygiene and prepare meals for participants as needed
• 2. Assist residents with appropriate eating and drinking skills and table manners
• 3. Assist residents in attaining skills needed for daily living and socialization according to their abilities
• 4. Assist residents in maintenance of rooms, clothing and personal possessions
• 5. Administer medication
• 6. Understand the residents’ function and how to respond to residents’ needs
• 7. Safely accompany residents to community resources (stores, places of worship, recreation, and health facilities), etc.
• 8. Participate as a member of Interdisciplinary Team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the residents’ Plan of Care
• 9. Progress note writing and communication logs preparation
• 10. Knowledge of Incident Reporting Procedures
• 11. Able to understand and execute Residential Habilitation Plan (Res. Hab. Plan)
• 12. Overnight duties include residential maintenance such as, laundry, prepare participant breakfast, lunch, etc.
• 13. Accompany participants to Cardio Club and participate in activities
• 14. Carry out fire drills, evacuations and emergency procedures
• 15. Become a consistent role model and help the residents in their everyday lives
• 16. Responsible for garbage disposal and ensuring that the recycle/garbage can(s) are outside for pick-up
• 17. Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of offices, residences
• 18. Responsible for ensuring that the program is full
• 19. Assists with moving furniture, food and supplies
• 20. Surveys houses regularly for needed repairs and replacements
• 21. Maintenance and sanitation of backyard and front-yard including shrubbery, snow removal and deicing
• 22. Attends staff meetings when required
• 23. Any and all other tasks as designated by Associate Director/Residential Manager or Designee
• 24. Light carpentry, plumbing and painting as needed to build shelves, install fixtures, repair furniture and appliances

Qualification/Requirements

• 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 2. Ability to lift, push, pull 60 pounds without assistance and climb stairs
• 3. Valid drivers’ license required
• 4. Related experience

Education

• 1. High School graduate or equivalent degree preferred
• 2. Participation in MR/DD community-based training program